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Ireland sees 23% increase in STIs – Condoms really are so important

Condoms are “really important” with STIs surging 23% since the pandemic, according to the HPSC.

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Gonorrhoea rates up 45 per cent

Improved access to testing and increased socialising following the Covid-19 pandemic contributed to the spike in cases

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Number of STIs jump since pandemic

Cases of STIs, especially chlamydia and gonorrhoea have soared, compared to pre-pandemic levels.

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STIs on the rise since the pandemic with gonorrhoea increasing by 45 per cent

The HPSC said improvements in access to testing is a factor in increased detection rates

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STI notifications increase by more than 20% when compared to pre-pandemic levels

The increase is largely driven by a rise in gonorrhoea and chlamydia notifications.

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